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... in between. The next cabinet contained what appeared to be clay animals. We saw dragon’s foxes and the entire zodiac family represented. They also had some clay dolls, which were fully painted and looked quite impressive. (No doubt the rich kids toys). We also saw a bunch of cats, a fish statue on a cart (which rolled) and a few other knick knacks.

Making our way out of the museum and back on our path towards the tower we passed the remains of one of the old ...

Today, journey starts with Shinkansen Bullet train ride from Osaka to Kyoto. Upon arrival in Kyoto,you will enjoy watching traditional Kimono Dress Show.*Next Proceed to Kiyomizu Temple to shop along historical old street of Togenzaka, Sanenzaka & Ninen-zaka & enjoy local food. Visit to Atsuta Shrine stands in a pleasant, wooded park in southern Nagoya. IT is one of ...

... its beautifully preserved traditional wooden houses. Here we find ourselves wandering amid a quaint and wonderful tapestry encapsulating the diverse textures of human life and culture. Alternatively, some may choose to enjoy the rooftop hot spring baths which offer panoramic views over the city and the surrounding Hida ...

Leaving Tokyo was hard as I feel I had only scratched the surface of it but as soon as the bus started passing through the mountains I could think of nothing but how beautiful they were, how the Japanese have managed to build some of their roads, bridges and tunnels is beyond me. Arriving in Nagoya to see Jerry was great! I was excited to meet his wife and 2 year old son. First night jerry took me out on the town to have some Nagoya specialities which included ...

... is much more complex than Tokyo's due to its lack of compensation for tourists. I also noticed for the first time in Japan that I was being stared at by locals. As a 6ft 4 pale skinned and fairly light coloured hair foreigner I was expecting this on my trip, but it still is a bit odd! Nagoya castle was very impressive and is perched on top of a huge stone defensive wall, about 4 times the size of the one at ...